I need a new one. any ideas on what to get? i only need 25 feet, so i'll get a 50 footer in case. any brand? are they all hard to move around, such as storage? are they flexible? this is for my lawn watering.
Go to HD or Lowes and if you want the best hose, look for the one with the longest warranty. They make hose reels for easy storage if you want to spend the $$$.
JSeaKan wrote:
I had 2 5/8 life time hoses from Sears. They lasted over 30 years before a grass fire got them. I went back to Sears and they still have the life time hoses, but they are lighter than the ones I had. You can also get any good industrial rated hose. They are heavier to haul around, but for just 50 feet they are not bad. I haul around over 150 feet. The hoses will probably last as long as your house.
Spend the extra bucks and get the no-kink type. Well worth it. Do not get the cheap thin garden hoses that will kink up all the time.
I get the Goodyear rubber hoses, and I like them a lot.
3-4 ways to go.
No hose will survive being frozen with water in it. Rubber hoses last longer than Vinyl and any hose with reinforcing fabric is good. Look at the quality of the threaded ends too, cheap hoses have flimsy threads that can be bent/crushed easily underfoot.
Other than that, its just a matter of color and price you can be happy with.
My issue is with nozzles, I keep dropping them on the ground and breaking the handles or valves.
If you buy a craftsman hose from sears, they are good for life. If you run over it with your tractor, just take it back and they will give you a new one. No receipt necessary. This warranty applies to all of their hand tools.
Apex.
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